Brown sugar vs. Flan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between brown sugar and flan
- Brown sugar has more iron and calcium, while flan has more selenium.
- Flan's daily need coverage for selenium is 37% higher.
- The amount of sodium in brown sugar is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown and Flan, caramel custard, dry mix.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +245.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +787.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +213.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +814.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1675% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
91.6 g
Water:
7.8 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +482.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
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Fats
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Carbs
~91.6g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1.2µg | 21.3µg | 37% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 432mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.71mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 24mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.015mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calories | 380kcal | 348kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 98.09g | 91.6g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.064mg | 0.007mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 133mg | 153mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 98.09g | 91.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 97.02g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flan is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.